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Host in red Jolie Cooking Class apron flips a round pancake while cooking at a home kitchen in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An cooking class with guests in red aprons preparing ingredients at a table while a host teaches beside colourful lanterns
Local market trader in a patterned conical hat arranging greens at a colourful stall in Hoi An for home cooking
Jolie Cooking Class host stirring a pot at the stove in her Hoi An kitchen, sharing Vietnamese home-cooking techniques
Guests wearing aprons preparing food at a table during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, with bowls and ingredients ready
Vietnamese home-cooked spread in Hoi An: savoury pancake resting on a plate alongside bowls of shredded herbs and vegetables
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Host in red Jolie Cooking Class apron flips a round pancake while cooking at a home kitchen in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An cooking class with guests in red aprons preparing ingredients at a table while a host teaches beside colourful lanterns
Local market trader in a patterned conical hat arranging greens at a colourful stall in Hoi An for home cooking
Host in red Jolie Cooking Class apron flips a round pancake while cooking at a home kitchen in Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An cooking class with guests in red aprons preparing ingredients at a table while a host teaches beside colourful lanterns
Local market trader in a patterned conical hat arranging greens at a colourful stall in Hoi An for home cooking
Jolie Cooking Class host stirring a pot at the stove in her Hoi An kitchen, sharing Vietnamese home-cooking techniques
Guests wearing aprons preparing food at a table during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, with bowls and ingredients ready
Vietnamese home-cooked spread in Hoi An: savoury pancake resting on a plate alongside bowls of shredded herbs and vegetables
Shrimp and vegetables simmering in a pot on a stovetop during class cooking with Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: overhead spread of fresh chillies, lettuces and sprouts on a decorated table during Vietnamese home cooking
Guests gathered around a dining table in Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, learning Vietnamese dishes in a family-style kitchen
Smiling cook in a busy Hoi An food kitchen, waving by seafood trays while other vendors work under the open roof
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: hands pour spice sauce into a bowl beside plated prawns and fresh herbs for Vietnamese home cooking
Two people in red aprons stirring pots at the stove during a hands-on Vietnamese home cooking session with Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Sliced oranges and melon on a dinner plate during Vietnamese home cooking with Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: guests seated at a shared dining table, chatting and preparing a family-style meal in Jolie’s home
Steaming bowl of Vietnamese soup with herbs and chopsticks at Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, cooked in a local family kitchen
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: portable gas burners and pans as diners cook Vietnamese home food together in the kitchen
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: a frying pan of sizzling onions and meat on a portable stove as guests cook Vietnamese home dishes
Jolie of Jolie Cooking Class arranging fresh herbs at her Hoi An home kitchen garden table for Vietnamese home cooking
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Indoor Hoi An market hall with vegetable stalls and shoppers browsing between columns and hanging lights in a busy food market
Framed family photos and cooking items displayed on the counter in Jolie Cooking Class kitchen in Hoi An—home recipes and culture
Cafe entrance in Hoi An courtyard with a wooden “BoiT Coffee” sign and outdoor seating under a covered veranda
Vendor and shoppers browsing herbs and vegetables at a Hoi An market, for Vietnamese home-cooking lessons
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Fruit and vegetables for Vietnamese home cooking at Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An market stall
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Jolie as she stirs a pot at her home kitchen during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, Vietnam cooking lesson
Hoi An cooking class group meal: friends in aprons sit at a shared table, each preparing and sharing dishes together
Hoi An market stall during a cooking class: participants tasting fresh greens as they choose produce for cooking
Hoi An market produce for a cooking class: dragon fruit, mangoes, strawberries and other fruit and vegetables stacked in baskets
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Omelette sizzling in a black skillet on a tabletop gas stove during a cooking class in Hoi An, with red fuel canister
Assorted Vietnamese dishes in patterned bowls and a centre pancake on a blue checkered table during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Guests in aprons sit at a blue checkered table in a Hoi An kitchen, mixing bowls and preparing ingredients with a local family
People in a home kitchen around a blue checkered tablecloth, preparing and serving dishes together in Hoi An during a cooking class
Onions in a metal wok on a portable gas stove, being sauteed during a Hoi An local family cooking class at home
Small group in red aprons around a blue tablecloth in a Hoi An home kitchen, tasting and cooking with a local family
Guests in aprons cooking at a kitchen table in Hoi An, following a local family recipe during a hands-on cooking class
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: group of friends in matching red aprons pose by a window, celebrating Vietnamese home cooking
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: host and guest in red aprons smile with chopsticks in a bright family kitchen window
Jolie Cooking Class host in a red apron stir-frying ingredients at a stove in her Hoi An home kitchen, Vietnam
Plated Vietnamese stir-fried meat topped with chopped herbs and green onions from Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, Vietnam
Group of guests in red aprons posing around a dining table with plates and drinks during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An
Local family cooking class at Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, a group posing in red aprons inside the kitchen
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: guests gather around a shared table with bowls, herbs and a pot for a Vietnamese meal
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: guest in a red apron tastes noodles with chopsticks at the family dining table
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: local host cooks at the stovetop with a wok, serving food in a home kitchen
Hoi An host home at Jolie Cooking Class, guests and hosts standing together in red aprons smiling on a veranda
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: a guest holding a finished plate while hosts smile in red aprons in their kitchen
Guests sit at a long table at Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, sharing Vietnamese dishes and bowls during the meal

Cook with Local Family & Support Kids in Need in Hoi An

Master the art of cooking phở, bánh xèo, and other Vietnamese delights
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Group size
Up to 8 guests
DURATION
4 hours
Booking type
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At location
Group size
Up to 8 guests
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Cook, connect, and give back with a heartwarming Hoi An family food experience
This is not just a cooking class — it’s time spent in a real Vietnamese home.Join a local family in Hoi An for a warm, home-style cooking experience that goes beyond recipes. The experience begins with a visit to a nearby market, followed by a Vietnamese coffee at a local café, before heading into a welcoming family home to cook together.You’ll learn to prepare four traditional Vietnamese dishes using family recipes passed down through generations. Cooking is hands-on and relaxed, with plenty of time to ask questions, share stories, and connect with your hosts and fellow guests.After cooking, everyone sits down together to enjoy the meal around the table, just like a family would. By joining this experience, you also help support local children in need through Jolie’s community fund — adding a deeper meaning to your time in Hoi An.This experience is ideal for travelers who enjoy meaningful cultural exchanges, home-based experiences, and connecting with locals beyond the usual tourist activities.What to ExpectVisit a local market to select fresh ingredientsEnjoy Vietnamese coffee and casual conversationCook four traditional family recipes in a local homeShare the meal together in a relaxed, family-style settingSupport a local community initiativeGood to KnowTransportation to and from the experience is not includedPlease bring some extra cash for personal expenses or tips if you wishVegetarian and dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice

Experience highlights

Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: guests seated at a shared dining table, chatting and preparing a family-style meal in Jolie’s home
Cook in a real local family home
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: a frying pan of sizzling onions and meat on a portable stove as guests cook Vietnamese home dishes
Learn everyday Vietnamese dishes
Fruit and vegetables for Vietnamese home cooking at Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An market stall
Visit a local market with your host
Cafe entrance in Hoi An courtyard with a wooden “BoiT Coffee” sign and outdoor seating under a covered veranda
Enjoy Vietnamese coffee like a local
Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An: hands pour spice sauce into a bowl beside plated prawns and fresh herbs for Vietnamese home cooking
Share a family-style meal together
Guests wearing aprons preparing food at a table during Jolie Cooking Class in Hoi An, with bowls and ingredients ready
Support meals for local children

What You’ll be Doing

Market visit, cooking class, delicious meal
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What’s Included

-Market visit with your local host
-Vietnamese coffee at a local café
-Hands-on home-style cooking experience
-Ingredients and equipment for cooking
-Four traditional Vietnamese dishes
-Shared meal with the host family
-Welcome drink at Jolie’s home
-Contribution to Jolie’s Poor Children’s Fund
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Who you’re supporting

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Community Champion

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Women-led Wonder

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at 53 Đinh Tiên Hoàng Street, Hội An(53 Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Vietnam)
  • Meet at selected timeslot
  • Notes: 53 Dinh Tien Hoang Street, in front of WinMart, near Tan An Market.

End Point

  • End at 14 Lưu Trọng Lư Street, Hội An (14 Lưu Trọng Lư, Lưu Trọng Lư, Vietnam)

Start & Ends

Daily
09:00AM - 01:00PM
03:00PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

  • Vegetarian food available
  • Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

  • Cancellation

    Cancel 24 hours before activity for a full refund

  • Minimum Participants

    If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Curiosity and an open mind 😊
  • Some cash for personal expenses or tips
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Jolie has been welcoming guests into her home since 2016, continuing a family tradition of sharing food and culture. Her family has been cooking with visitors for years, passing down recipes and techniques that have been in their family for generations. While they aren’t professionally trained chefs, they know the real secrets of Vietnamese home cooking. More than just a cooking class, Jolie’s kitchen is a place where people connect over food and daily life. She also uses her classes to support children in need—part of the proceeds go towards a fund that helps poor children in ethnic minority schools. With Jolie, you’re not just learning to cook; you’re becoming part of something bigger.
Experience: 10 years
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 100%
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